1 Corinthians 10:15

1 Corinthians 10:15. speak as to wise men; judge ye what. say.

'as to wise men' -'Paul never asks mere blind obedience; he always labors to secure obedience as. result of thorough conviction.' (Lenski p. 407)

-'As to men of sense. speak' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 863) 'Men of discernment' (TCNT); 'I appeal to your intelligence' (Ber); 'I appeal to your good sense.' (Gspd); 'I speak as to sensible men' (RSV). 'Plea that they make proper use of the mind given them.' (Robertson p. 154)

'The prohibition of v. 14 is both abrupt and absolute. Now Paul seeks to show them how sensible it is..Since the Corinthians had prided themselves in their understanding of things, and surely had intimated. much as their letter to him, Paul allows: "I speak as to sensible people." (Fee p. 464)

Point to Note:

God's commands, including His prohibitions make perfect sense when scrutinized. God doesn't give irrational commandments. It is the "sensible" course of action to abstain from drunkenness, adultery, fornication, etc..

'judge ye what. say' -'Look now and see for yourselves whether what. am about to say is true.' (Tay) (1 Corinthians 11:13; 1 Corinthians 14:20)

Paul's line of argument in the following section is as follows: (1) They understand the "fellowship/communion" which Christians share in when they partake of the Lord's Supper. (2) And the same truth was seen in O.T. sacred meals. (1 Corinthians 10:18) (3) Why can't they see that the same principle of "fellowship" also is found in the pagan meals, which they were claiming they had the right to attend. (1 Corinthians 10:19-20)